Illinois State Fair Attendance Sets All-Time Record

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•September 21, 2022• The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Over 636,700 visitors walked through the gates this year making it the highest attended fair since industry attendance calculation were put into effect, beating previous records also set under the Pritzker administration. Weekend attendance during the fair saw an increase of nearly 95,000 people over 2021. The high attendance numbers are also reflected by the over $6.4 million in estimated revenue. While the 2022 estimated revenue figures appear to have fallen just short of the 2019 record of $6.5 million, it is important to point out … Read More

Helping the Dementia Caregiver: What Family and Friends can do to Lighten the Load

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•September 21, 2022• By Shannon Nosbisch CDP, DCS Caregiving is one of the most stressful jobs! According to the Alzheimer’s Association in 2019, 60% of dementia caregivers report high or very high stress levels with an estimated 40% experiencing clinical depression! It is a demanding, 24/7, stressful job! Caregivers need help, but often don’t like to ask. Ask them what they need specifically, not “let me know if you need anything”. Offer suggestions of what you are willing to do. If they do mention something that they need help with, even if it is something you might not want to … Read More

Lake Land College Unveils New Retiree Wall of Fame

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•September 21, 2022• Lake Land College unveiled the new Retiree Wall of Fame display located in the Luther Student Center at the Mattoon campus at an event on Monday, September 12. The Retiree Wall of Fame was created in 2008 to recognize the outstanding achievements of past Lake Land College faculty and staff who created the student-first principles college employees live by today. Since 2008, the college completed the long-awaited renovation of the Luther Student Center to create a welcoming, one-stop center for students. “As part of that renovation, the college had the opportunity to develop a contemporary and prestigious … Read More

Sullivan City Council Election Information

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•September 21, 2022• Prospective candidates interested in running for a 2023-2027 term for the Sullivan City Council may pick up an information packet at the Sullivan City Building, 304 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan. Packets will be available on September 20, 2022. The City Building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is closed over the lunch hour from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. The filing date will be December 12, 2022, through December 19, 2022, for placement on the ballot of the Consolidated Election to be held on April 4, 2023. … Read More

ROSC Observes Recovery Month with Events

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•September 21, 2022• Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is implementing a variety of events in September in Moultrie County for recovery month. 100 resource bags have been created to hand out to community members to assist those in need. The bags contain various hygienic items, positive recovery materials, and a box of Narcan. The resource bags will be able to provide those in need with resources that are important to their mental and physical health. … Read More

Arthur Christian School Expansion

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•September 21, 2022• On Tuesday, September 13, Arthur Christian School began the process of an expansion for the campus with the groundbreaking of a new 60,000 square foot building. The new building will include an Early Learning Center, an auditorium, a secondary gymnasium, a Junior High & High School wing with increased vocational educational opportunities, among other upgrades and expansions. The goal is not just to grow for growth’s sake, but to answer the question of how can we provide the best opportunities for our students while upholding the mission our school was built on. Founded in 1946, Arthur Christian … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Disabled Deer Hunting Blinds Available

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•September 21, 2022• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is offering additional deer hunting opportunities at Whitley Creek Recreation Area in Moultrie County for disabled deer hunters holding a state issued P2A card. Disabled hunters will be able to reserve two of 4 blinds in the closed Recreation Area during archery deer season. All four blinds were built by Boy Scouts to earn their Eagle Scout status. These 4 blinds allow disabled hunters that would like to archery hunt to have an easily accessible area in which to deer hunt. Hunting will be allowed by permit only … Read More

Vice President Harris Visits Chicago; Tax Rebates Coming

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•September 21, 2022• By Capital News Illinois Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Friday, Sept. 16, to rally voters who support abortion rights and urge them to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. Speaking at a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights at the University of Illinois Chicago, Harris said the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has put abortion rights at the forefront in races up and down the ballot. Harris was joined at the event by Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and a number … Read More